EP 27 - UHF Radios, Convoy Communication & Off-Grid Safety | Tony Crooke (GME)

Off Grid Down Under by MDC · Mar 23, 2026 · 1h 4m · transcript

UHF radios are one of the most important pieces of communication gear for travelling off-grid in Australia.

In this episode of the Off Grid Down Under podcast, we sit down with Tony Crooke from GME and the Outer Side podcast to talk about how UHF radios help keep travellers safe, connected and informed while exploring remote parts of the country.

We cover:

• Why UHF radios are still essential even with smartphones

• The most important channels every traveller should know

• Common mistakes people make with their radios

• Convoy communication tips

• How to choose the right antenna and radio…